squat fom check

[lee__d]

cant get an answer anywhere else. hook a bro up

i recorded it loud by accident, lower volume

one rep of 305lb

Just wanna see what you guys think of my form with heavier (for me) weight. I think it's pretty tight, please comment.

thx brahs.

measly reps

[ko300zx]

It would be awesome if there was a nu....oh good, you found it!

[lee__d]

lol, forgot about the NUT misk, it's like a week old,

[Dujin77]

I was to distracted by rush playing in the background.

[kkaustin812]

I think your knees go forward a little too much but im no expert.

[HunterCML]

Seems like on the way up you were lifting your chest up as opposed to driving your hips.

Other than that, looks good. Mirin' that you actually squat deep like a man and don't cheat yourself like 99% of the ****s in my gym.

gjdm

[joelash302]

Looks good. Might want to cut out the baby steps. 2 steps out and you should be ready to go.

[lee__d]

thx brahs.


yea, i has the stones on my ipod. music in the gym aint to bad, but i dont want ppl talking to me lol

[lee__d]

Looks good. Might want to cut out the baby steps. 2 steps out and you should be ready to go.

prob subconscious remnants of my OCD, lol. i'll take note of it now tho

[sawoobley]

Seems like on the way up you were lifting your chest up as opposed to driving your hips.

That's what I thought. Seems to be looking towards the ceiling on the way up. In for response from the experts.

Good job on getting low.

[mike201011]

Looks pretty good to me man. Good job

[ironwill2008]

Looks good; bar path is straight, no round-backing it at the bottom, very good depth. I'd suggest you take a vid from the front or back also, to verify that your knees aren't caving in.

You're on your way, bud. Maintain this same form as you gradually increase the load, and you'll be building some wheels.

[lee__d]

That's what I thought. Seems to be looking towards the ceiling on the way up. In for response from the experts.

Good job on getting low.

thx man

Looks pretty good to me man. Good job

thx

Looks good; bar path is straight, no round-backing it at the bottom, very good depth. I'd suggest you take a vid from the front or back also, to verify that your knees aren't caving in.

You're on your way, bud. Maintain this same form as you gradually increase the load, and you'll be building some wheels.

I've been pretty paranoid about adding weight w/o a spotter (even in the rack, yes), so when i get heavy i really only increase by 5 or 10lb. thx for the critique.

i'm actually surprise the vid was good, i had my phone held up with a 5lb weight lol

[PBateman2]

I'd suggest you take a vid from the front or back also, to verify that your knees aren't caving in.

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^This.

Overall good form.

[snorkelman]

Hard to see where you are looking, but I was always advised to pick a spot on the wall/mirror in front of you slightly higher than your head, and just fixate on that spot throughout the entire ROM.

[lee__d]

^This.

Overall good form.

thx, ill try to get one next time out

Hard to see where you are looking, but I was always advised to pick a spot on the wall/mirror in front of you slightly higher than your head, and just fixate on that spot throughout the entire ROM.

honestly, i can't even tell u lol, i dont remember, but i'll try to be aware of this from now on.
thx

[ErickStevens]

Needs more hip drive. I'd look up the entire time, don't look into the mirror.

[lee__d]

Needs more hip drive. I'd look up the entire time, don't look into the mirror.

thx. i try to focus on the parts of the body i want to utilize when performing a movement. but sometimes when i start i go full r3tard and just complete the movement empty headed.

[ironwill2008]

I've been pretty paranoid about adding weight w/o a spotter (even in the rack, yes), so when i get heavy i really only increase by 5 or 10lb.

Just be sure to set the pins correctly every time you Squat (using a power rack), and you'll be okay; no spotter required (or actually, desired).

As far as bumping by only a nickel or a dime, that's the smart way to train. Slow, but steady, progression is the best path to mass/strength. You'll always be working close to your ability, which will increase your confidence as well as decrease your chance of injury.

[lee__d]

Just be sure to set the pins correctly every time you Squat (using a power rack), and you'll be okay; no spotter required (or actually, desired).

As far as bumping by only a nickel or a dime, that's the smart way to train. Slow, but steady, progression is the best path to mass/strength. You'll always be working close to your ability, which will increase your confidence as well as decrease your chance of injury.

thx, appreciate it man.

[PerpetualMotion]

The only thing I'd change is the next being in extension. Rippetoe notes this in SS and he says it inhibits hip drive.

From a more physiological standpoint, the thing that's gaining some momentum, especially amongst coaches and trainers with physical therapy backgrounds, is called "packing the neck," which you can read here: http://charlieweingroff.com/2010/11/...g-in-the-neck/

If you don't want to read that then the idea is simple. If the lumbar and thoracic (the lower and middle-to-upper back) should remain neutral then why shouldn't the cervical? When you "pack" the neck you're simply reinforcing (via pressure) a neutral cervical spine. I forget where I read it but someone noted that deficiencies in the lumbar tend to start with problems in the neck. By packing the neck you're stabilizing the entire spine into a neutral position.

The take home message should just be keep everything neutral. Don't be fickle about packing and what not. Mike Robertson talks about coaching a neutral neck: http://robertsontrainingsystems.com/...-neutral-neck/

Also, here's a video of Tony Gentilcore (190lbs) deadlifting 570lbs with a packed neck:


It looks super ****ing goofy because you're forcing a double chin but it has been gaining some momentum. It hasn't in the powerlifting circle but mostly amongst trainers such as Eric Cressey.

OR you can just change nothing. There are a lot of great lifters who have their necks in extension.

prob subconscious remnants of my OCD, lol. i'll take note of it now tho

Sorry, it's a pet peeve but don't use the word subconscious. Google it to find out why but the appropriate words are unconscious, preconscious, and conscious.

[lee__d]

The only thing I'd change is the next being in extension. Rippetoe notes this in SS and he says it inhibits hip drive.

From a more physiological standpoint, the thing that's gaining some momentum, especially amongst coaches and trainers with physical therapy backgrounds, is called "packing the neck," which you can read here: http://charlieweingroff.com/2010/11/...g-in-the-neck/

If you don't want to read that then the idea is simple. If the lumbar and thoracic (the lower and middle-to-upper back) should remain neutral then why shouldn't the cervical? When you "pack" the neck you're simply reinforcing (via pressure) a neutral cervical spine. I forget where I read it but someone noted that deficiencies in the lumbar tend to start with problems in the neck. By packing the neck you're stabilizing the entire spine into a neutral position.

The take home message should just be keep everything neutral. Don't be fickle about packing and what not. Mike Robertson talks about coaching a neutral neck: http://robertsontrainingsystems.com/...-neutral-neck/

Also, here's a video of Tony Gentilcore (190lbs) deadlifting 570lbs with a packed neck:


It looks super ****ing goofy because you're forcing a double chin but it has been gaining some momentum. It hasn't in the powerlifting circle but mostly amongst trainers such as Eric Cressey.

OR you can just change nothing. There are a lot of great lifters who have their necks in extension.



Sorry, it's a pet peeve but don't use the word subconscious. Google it to find out why but the appropriate words are unconscious, preconscious, and conscious.

thx, ill check that out.

as for the levels of consciousness, tldr tldr tldr

[HunterCML]

If you don't want to read that then the idea is simple. If the lumbar and thoracic (the lower and middle-to-upper back) should remain neutral then why shouldn't the cervical? When you "pack" the neck you're simply reinforcing (via pressure) a neutral cervical spine. I forget where I read it but someone noted that deficiencies in the lumbar tend to start with problems in the neck. By packing the neck you're stabilizing the entire spine into a neutral position.

Spine alignment is crucial, OP. You don't want to contract back issues such as Lordosis do you?















































wait, i culd b wrong tho